David Ferrer

Rafa Nadal came into Paris having secured claycourt titles in Barcelona, Monte Carlo and Rome
The last time the French Open men's final was delayed was in 1973 when the tournament was completed on Tuesday
Spain's Rafael Nadal hits a return to Spain's David Ferrer
Spain's Rafael Nadal hits a return to Spain's David Ferrer
Nadal serves to Ferrer during the semi-final match
Ferrer hits a return to Nadal but his efforts were not enough to swing the match his way
Nadal serves to Ferrer during the semi-final match
Ferrer hits a return to Nadal but his efforts were not enough to swing the match his way
Rafael Nadal celebrates his win over David Ferrer, who he described as "one of my best friends"
Nadal smashes a return to Ferrer shortly before the match was briefly halted due to rain on Friday
David Ferrer is call "The Bulldozer" because of his relentless and attritional style
Andy Murray
Spain's David Ferrer reacts after wining over Britain's Andy Murray
Andy Murray hits a return to David Ferrer
Andy Murray hits a return to David Ferrer
Andy Murray, pictured, has never beaten David Ferrer on clay
Spain's David Ferrer faces Andy Murray in Wednesday's quarter-finals at the French Open
Spain's David Ferrer hits a return to Spain's Marcel Granollers
Ferrer made it to the quarters for the third time in his career
David Ferrer has yet to make it past the quarter-finals at Roland Garros

Serena eases through Miami opener

Serena Williams got her quest for a record sixth Miami WTA title off to a brisk start on Thursday with a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Italian Flavia Pennetta.
 

Djokovic, Serena lead injury-hit Miami lineup

World number ones Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams head the fields at the Miami Masters hardcourt event that begins on Tuesday, although several big names will be missing.
 

Djokovic, Serena lead injury-hit Miami lineup

World number ones Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams head the fields at the Miami Masters hardcourt event that begins on Tuesday, although several big names will be missing.
 

Resurgent Nadal sets sights on clay-court season

Rafael Nadal appears poised to reign again on the clay courts of Europe, now that his balky knee has stood the test of the world's best on the punishing hard courts of Indian Wells.
 

Nadal up to fourth in world rankings

Rafael Nadal's tournament win at Indian Wells on Sunday has thrust him back into the top four in the ATP world rankings.
 

Anderson books quarter-final berth at Indian Wells

South Africa's Kevin Anderson booked a quarter-final berth at Indian Wells on Wednesday with a 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 victory over 13th-seeded Frenchman Gilles Simon.
 

Nadal triumphant in hard-court return

Rafael Nadal made a triumphant return to hard-court tennis, booking his third-round berth at Indian Wells with a straight-sets victory over American Ryan Harrison.
 

Nadal advances in hard-court return

Rafael Nadal made a triumphant return to hard-court tennis, booking his third-round berth at Indian Wells with a straight-sets victory over American Ryan Harrison.
 

Anderson ousts Ferrer, Federer, Hewitt advance at Indian Wells

South Africa's Kevin Anderson pulled off the biggest upset so far at Indian Wells on Saturday, ousting fourth-seeded Spaniard David Ferrer 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the second round.
 

Anderson ousts Ferrer at Indian Wells

South Africa's Kevin Anderson pulled off the biggest upset so far at Indian Wells on Saturday, ousting fourth-seeded Spaniard David Ferrer 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the second round.
 

Anderson upsets Ferrer at Indian Wells

World No. 4 David Ferrer was bundled out of the second round of the Indian Wells ATP Masters on Saturday by 37th-ranked South African Kevin Anderson.
 

Missing Olympics toughest moment of layoff - Nadal

Rafael Nadal kept his spirits up during a seven-month injury layoff with a little extra golf and fishing, but the pain of missing the London Olympics was slow to fade.
 

Nadal faces toughest test as fab four reunite

Rafael Nadal faces the toughest test yet in his injury return as the ATP Masters on the hard courts of Indian Wells brings the "big four" of men's tennis together again.
 

Lendl says too early to judge Nadal

Andy Murray's coach Ivan Lendl on Monday welcomed Rafael Nadal back from a long injury layoff, but said it was too early to judge whether the 11-time Grand Slam winner would be at his best.
 

Nadal routs Ferrer to win Mexican Open

Rafael Nadal destroyed David Ferrer to win the Mexican Open, losing just two games as he claimed his second title in three events since returning from a lengthy injury lay-off.
 

Nadal wins Mexican Open

Former world number one Rafael Nadal cruised to his 38th claycourt title at the Mexican Open, claiming his second title in three events since returning from a seven-month injury layoff.
 

Nadal reaches Mexican Open final

Former world No. 1 Rafael Nadal continued his domination over countryman Nicolas Almagro to book his spot in the Mexican Open final against three-time defending champ David Ferrer.
 

Ferrer, Nadal reach Acapulco semi-finals

Rafael Nadal's injury comeback gathered pace Thursday as the 11-time Grand Slam champion reached the semi-finals of the Mexican Open and inched closer to a possible title showdown with fellow Spaniard David Ferrer.
 

Nadal eases into Mexican Open quarter-finals

Rafael Nadal eased into the quarter-finals of the Mexican Open on Wednesday, continuing his comeback from the knee injury that sidelined the 11-time Grand Slam champion for seven months.
 

Nadal in Acapulco still testing troublesome knee

Rafael Nadal will test his troublesome left knee again this week at the Mexico Open, then decide if he'll brave the first Masters Series event of the year on the hard courts of Indian Wells.
 

Facts from the Wikipedia page:

David Ferrer
David Ferrer in Australia Open 2007
Nickname(s)Ferru
CountrySpain
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Place of birthJávea/Xàbia, Spain
Doubles
Career record52–86
Career titles2
Highest rankingNo. 42 (24 October 2005)
Grand Slam Doubles results
Australian Open3R (2005)
French Open2R (2009)
Wimbledon1R (2003-2006, 2009)
US Open2R (2004, 2006)
Last updated on: 27 July 2009.